Pair of armchair-kneelers, Tuscany, 17th century

Pair of walnut scissor chairs, convertible into a kneeler. Tuscany, 17th century It is an interesting example with a Baroque character among the various types of chair-kneelers known since the 15th century. The upper backrest, acting as a back, flips over the armrests pivoted at one end, thus transforming the furniture into a practical kneeler. Dimensions: width 60cm, depth 60cm, seat height 35cm, total height 83cm